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1. Readership. This encyclopedia is written for the educated social science reader and will be marketed to academic and public libraries as well as corporations, government, and media and journalist entities. Each entry will be intelligently written and comprehensive. The entry you write should be as interdisciplinary and jargon-free as possible, with explanations provided for any specialized terminology. When in doubt, define a term or identify a person. Explain concepts in uncomplicated terms as if you were explaining them to an undergraduate class in a lecture. Use examples to clarify concepts and definitions.
2. Structure of the encyclopedia. The final printed encyclopedia will be divided into three volumes: state and local law enforcement, federal law enforcement, and international law enforcement. Each volume will have a straightforward, alphabetical arrangement. The entry list on this website, however, combines all entries for the project into a single list. When you load your entry onto the website (see “Submission Checklist”), please be sure that you are loading it into the correct spot.
3. General organization. The organization of each entry depends on its length. We recommend a pyramid structure in which an overview to the subject is followed by greater detail. Each encyclopedia entry should cover its topic with enough detail to provide the reader with an initial understanding. See "Writing Your Entry" for specifics.
4. Word count. The text of each entry should conform to its specified length. When you are assigned your entry or entries, you will be told how long it should be. Word counts include the “further readings” list and cross-references.
5. Style and usage. Please study the sample entries on the TOBIN website. Your entry should have a similar style and organization. Authors should write in a manner that is descriptive and explanatory. Avoid editorializing. For more on style, see the “Style Sheet.”
6. Use of previously published material. To enhance the freshness of the writing, avoid quotations from copyrighted works. If you do need to use quotations of more than a few words, you may need to secure a written permission for use. This is your responsibility; we cannot do it for you. Never present another author’s work as your own by incorporating someone else’s material without using quotation marks and fully citing the source you used.
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